US Bridges

I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost 0.2 · Structure no. 300000BCWT02010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,641
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,641 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,237 by 2041. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 Ramp E
CrossesMiddle Branch
LocationMilepost 0.2
RouteInterstate 395
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2675, -76.62057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,641 (2019)
Projected traffic21,237 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch carry?

About 15,641 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 Ramp E over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.